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284 Herbs found
Maca
Maca
Maca is a nutritionally valuable plant native to Peru. It is used traditionally to enhance…
Purported Uses:
  • Stamina
  • Infertility
  • Libido
  • Menopause
Magnesium
Magnesium
Slow-mag®, MAG 2®, Mag-Ox®
Magnesium plays many essential roles in the human body. Adequate intake can help prevent chronic…
Purported Uses:
  • Asthma
  • Cancer risk
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Fatigue
  • Hot flashes
  • Hypertension
  • Leg cramps
  • Migraines
  • Osteoporosis
  • Premenstrual syndrome
Magnet Therapy
Magnet Therapy
Magnetherapy mattresses, Bioflex magnets, MagnaBloc
Magnet therapy is promoted as an alternative treatment to diagnose and treat cancer, HIV, multiple…
Purported Uses:
  • Cancer
  • Circulation
  • Fatigue
  • Immunostimulation
  • Inflammation
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Pain
Magnolia officinalis
Magnolia officinalis
Magnolia officinalis is a flowering herb that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to…
Purported Uses:
  • Antibacterial
  • Anxiety
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Inflammation
Maitake
Maitake
Maitake is an edible mushroom also used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and hypertension…
Purported Uses:
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Immunostimulation
Mangosteen
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. The fruits are consumed as food and also…
Purported Uses:
  • Infections
  • Diarrhea
  • Inflammation
  • Wound healing
Manuka Honey
Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is obtained from beehives around the Manuka bush, native to Australia and New Zealand…
Purported Uses:
  • Wound healing
  • Infections
  • Diabetes
  • GI problems
  • Cancer
  • Cancer treatment side effects
  • Oral health
Maroon Bush
Maroon Bush
Maroon bush is used in traditional medicine for colds, stomach ailments, and as a diuretic by the…
Purported Uses:
  • Ulcers
  • Stomach ache
  • Diuretic
  • Colds
  • Cancer
Mate
Mate
Mate is a plant native to South America. It is widely consumed as a hot beverage known as chimarrão…
Purported Uses:
  • Appetite suppression
  • Bone health
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Promote urination
  • Stimulant
  • Weight loss
Mediterranean Diet
Mediterranean Diet
Omega diet
The Mediterranean diet consists of a variety of fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, poultry, fish…
Purported Uses:
  • Heart disease
  • Cancer prevention
  • Weight management
  • Diabetes management
  • Cholesterol management